The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) will host a powerful panel event titled “Justice for Mass Graves” on November 22, 2025, at the Municipal Hotel in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The program, held from 1 PM to 3 PM, brings together international experts, political leaders, legal scholars, and human rights advocates to address the urgent need for accountability and truth regarding mass graves discovered across Tamil regions.
Distinguished speakers include Ambassador Stephen Rapp, senior legal adviser Mandira Sharma, Tamil Nadu MLA T. Velmurugan, Father Bernard Alphonse, P2P’s Thavathiru Velan Swamigal, and journalist Virginia Jefferies. The event will be moderated by TGTE Deputy Prime Minister Mahinthan Sivasubramaniam.
The TGTE Minister for Human Rights, Ms. Thushaani Rajavarothayam, will officially release the Mass Graves Booklet—documenting evidence, patterns of abuse, and calls for international investigation. The event will be streamed live on TGTE.TV.
This gathering marks a critical step toward demanding justice, accountability, and global action for victims whose voices were buried but not forgotten.
JUSTICE FOR MASS GRAVES: PANEL EVENT & BOOKLET RELEASE 11.22.2025 1 PM — 3 PM
THE MUNICIPAL HOTEL Municipal Building Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2DH, United Kingdom
STREAM: TGTE.TV
TGTEGOV.ORG/EVENTS/VIEW?ID=VFFYAK2IY3
Speakers:
Ambassador Stephen Rapp Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, Obama Administration
Mandira Sharma Senior International Legal Adviser, International Commission of Jurists
T. Velmurugan Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Member Leader, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi
Father Bernard Alphonse Former Rector, St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna (1992–2002)
Thavathiru Velan Swamigal Chief Coordinator, P2P Movement
Virginia Jefferies
Journalist, New York City
Panel Moderator:
Mahinthan Sivasubramaniam Deputy Prime Minister of TGTE
Mass Graves Booklet Released By:
Ms. Thushaani Rajavarothayam